It’s a rare occasion that these little cousins get to be ALL together – so we had to take advantage!

That very top picture is on my parents wall – in GIANT form! I firmly believe that you should almost always print HUGE!!

My brother visited the second weekend in January and Samm made the trip over with little Jack – since he hadn’t met G yet!

CHRISTMAS!

Derek & Jessica gave the boys their extra iPads that were given to them! AWESOME!

Meeting Jack for the first time!

They are the just the best of friends! It’s so cute!

PERFECTION!

GGG and GG with their newest great-grandchild!

OH MY WORD!!!

COUSINS!

And now – to get one of all five of them!

We did get ONE that will work! Crazies! Well – mostly Fitzy!

LOOK AT HOW BIG ENOCH IS! WHAT!

LOVE LOVE LOVE those ones!

We had SUCH a great time with everyone! It was a little crazy at times – but the kids did great and love spending time together!

Can’t WAIT to get together again!

We had a small early Christmas with my parents – which is always fun!

It was a STAR WARS Christmas – all around!

Stay tuned for more Christmas posts!

It was a COLD COLD day – but the Christmas minis – went AWESOME!

Eve-Marie – thank you SO much for bringing your beautiful family out in the cold! You guys were awesome!

Mindi – thank you so much for coming out! It was GREAT seeing you and your loves!

Laura – thanks for bringing your sweet boys out in the cold – they are ADORABLE!

Adrianne – thank you guys for braving the cold with your little ones! Cute – man are they CUTE!

Jennifer – I am so thankful that you came out with your guys! It was GREAT to see you!

Stephanie – as always – LOVE seeing your sweet family! Thanks for braving the cold!

You guys – SO AWESOME! I am blessed with the BEST clients!

I held Christmas minis at my parents house over Thanksgiving – and it was FREEZING!

Libby – thank you SO much for braving the weather and bringing your sweet boy!

Cousins – sweet boys! While the indoor locale wasn’t the most ideal – it worked!

Thank you Leah – Kelly – Katie for bringing your boys out!

Katie – thanks for braving the weather! I am so happy we got a few outdoor family shots for you!

Jessica – thank you for bringing your GORGEOUS kiddos out in the cold!

Jillian – it was GREAT to see you! That boy of yours – reminds me SO much of my Fitzy!

You guys – thank you SO much for coming out – you are all AWESOME!

Because the bitter cold bleakness of the winter seems to drag on – here are some pictures to remind us of the warmth that will be coming back – granted – it’s a warmth that brings the winter – but still.

I absolutely LOVE where I grew up – ESPECIALLY during fall!

The moon – space. I was born to be a space traveler. I hate flying. But the thought of going to the moon – another galaxy. Warp drive. Sign me up. Sigh.

What IF you fly? What if you never try. And then you’re missing out on the best thing to ever happen. I personally think we set too many expectations for ourselves and the people around us.

I want my boys to love Jesus and love people. I want them to enjoy school and try their best – but I also think that straight A’s should be the last of their worries. I want them to try. And fail. I want them to try and succeed. Because life isn’t perfect. It’s about mistakes and forgiveness. It’s about successes and grace. I want them to have a great sense of self-worth – because it’s really hard to love and be loved when you don’t. I want them to experience life. In it’s wonderful and horrible and beautiful glory. I want them to look at a sky and see so much more. I want them to live in grace.

Fear is a healthy thing – when it’s fear of the cars in the street – or getting too close to the edge. Not when it’s about trying and failing. Because you will always fail – at least once – but really so much more. BUT – you will also fly – at least once. But really. So. Much. More.

I said earlier that Jared’s parents came to my parents for Thanksgiving. And it’s indeed a BEAUTIFUL thing.

I am SO very thankful that Jared has become truly a part of my family and the same for me with his.

It’s wonderful to celebrate together. No jealousies. No arguments. Family. Truly family.

Fitzy – with both his grandmothers – AWESOME!

Just remember – your parents are just as excited to become grandparents – just as excited as you are to hold your little babies.

I am SO thankful for the relationship that our kids have with their grandparents!

Over Thanksgiving – Jared’s parents came to my parents house – which let me tell you – is a BEAUTIFUL thing!

My dearest aunt L grabbed her guys and ran out before the sun set. It was BEAUTIFUL!

Brian & Brenda wanted a few snowy shots too!

And since it was snowy – Fitzy wanted in on the action!

But – he was sad that he couldn’t be IN the pictures with G and Pa – so down he went!

My parents – and their Scottish Highlander!

It’s been a LONG time since my parents had their picture taken – alone!

And a GORGEOUS sunset to end the Thanksgiving break!

I LOVE Stephanie and her family!

We did bridal sessions and her wedding! Her maternity session too!

They’ve lived out of state – so this was the first chance I got to meet little *G*!

BE STILL MY HEART!

AWESOME! Little guys are usually hard to keep still – but that’s why it’s fun!!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE those shots! Golden hour for sure!!

The power of a praying wife …

I brought along the quilt from their maternity session – just because!

And sometimes – the best shots aren’t even in focus!

Stephanie & Zack – I love you guys! Thank you SO much for asking me to capture your moments!

 

If you follow me on INSTAGRAM – I use #farmlife when we visit my parents!

My mom and I thought these might be monarchs – but we were wrong!

Fitzy took a very slow and very safe tractor ride!

Look at that little smile – I just love him SO much!

My mom told Fitzy to hold on to Pa as tight as he could. He listened!

We love spending time on the farm with my parents – Fitzy will be a great farm helper in a few years!